Blog #5 !

Date: 5/13. Time: 22:34. Today was certainly more of a lowkey day for Sasha and me. We both enjoyed a much-needed sleep-in in the comfort of our own beds and then we met up to start planning our week ahead. We found a nice website that offered inspiration for some future hikes, some including waterfalls that I’m excited about if this hot weather keeps up. And if Maine taught us anything, it’s that blueberries are not in season… so we officially changed the theme of our children’s book to be about nature! I feel like this will certainly serve us better with the beautiful hikes we already have under our belt and for the day trips we have planned for the future as well. Later in the evening, we met again to also talk with other project groups about joining them on excursions and exploring more of the outdoors. And we also spent some time planning out the book with our new plan in mind. All around a simple but productive day!

Today's Hours: 5 Total Hours: 30


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